Software tools for language and cultural data, with support for complex scripts.
Software tools for language and cultural data, with support for complex scripts.
FieldWorks (FLEx) builds a database of text, lexical items, and cultural information for a community, and is widely used for documenting low-resource languages and cultures, and for publishing their dictionaries.
This comprehensive dictionary database tool equips you with an extensible framework for capturing the intricacies of any language. From compiling texts and words to integrating cultural details, this platform handles a variety of scripts to accommodate diverse linguistic projects. With FieldWorks, the task of interlinearizing texts and analyzing grammar becomes practical and straightforward, whether you’re working with basic patterns or delving into advanced structures.
Beyond research, FieldWorks enables you to publish your dictionary in both electronic and print formats, to exchange data with ELAN, and to export data in a range of formats. You can broaden your project with tools like Rapid Word Collection, and even assist in creating spell-checking databases. Collaboration is built-in, allowing multiple users to contribute to a shared lexicon, and with bulk editing your workflow remains smooth and cohesive.
Best of all, FLEx is offered under an open-source license, ensuring it’s free for anyone to use, with the added benefit of a supportive community for any assistance you might need.
